noun🔗ShareA caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C6H5OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid."The lab technician carefully handled the phenol, knowing it was a dangerous chemical. "compoundsubstancechemistrymedicinetechnicalindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring."Example Sentence: "Some disinfectants contain phenol to kill bacteria." "compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
